CIVIL RIGHTS & AFRICAN AMERICANS

A FORMER SLAVE WHO BECAME THE FIRST BLACK TO  SERVE A FULL TERM IN THE U.S. SENATE

BRUCE, BLANCHE KELSO (1841-1898). Born a slave, Bruce studied at Oberlin College (1866-68) and became a planter and politician in Mississippi. In 1875 Bruce was elected to U.S. Senate on Republican ticket and served until 1881, becoming the first Black to serve a full term and the last Black elected to the U.S. Senate for 92 years until Edward W. Brooke (R. Mass.) was elected in 1966. Served as U.S. Register of the Treasury (1881-89, 1895-98) and Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia (1889-95). DS, on verso (complete in itself), 4to, being recordation information for a legal document.  Signed by Bruce (B.K. Bruce) as Recorder of Deeds. A scarce and highly desirable Black autograph. Rare in any form. ....[10886]........$595.00

CARVER, GEORGE WASHINGTON (1864-1943). Black Am. botanist. Son of a slave, he led an itinerant early life and obtained an education by his own efforts; B.S. (1894) and M.S. in Agriculture (1896) from Iowa State. He was the Director of the Agriculture Dept. and of agricultural research at the Tuskegee Inst. from 1896. He promoted crop diversification among Southern farmers, especially growing peanuts, soy beans and other soil enriching crops. He developed over 300 derivative products from peanuts, and 118 from sweet potatoes. He won the Spingarm Medal in 1923. He is also a member of the Am. Hall of Fame. EXTREMELY RARE 3" X 5" B&W SP, SIGNED ON MOUNT "GEO. W. CARVER, 6-2-1937" The photograph is a 3/4 length candid printed snapshot showing him outdoors; mounted to card stock. Handsomely framed. Carver never sent  out signed photographs and this is the only ex-ample of which we are aware having come on the market. Provenance: From the largest signed photograph collection in the world which was recently broken up. This piece is illustrated in a reference work of signed photographs. The 1994 Sanders Price Guide to Autographs lists no price for a Carver SP, meaning they could find no record of one having ever come on the market. Possibly unique and a museum quality piece.....[9244].......$3495.00

CARVER, GEORGE WASHINGTON (1864-1943). Black Am. botanist. Son of a slave, he led an itinerant early life and obtained an education by his own efforts; B.S. (1894) and M.S. in Agriculture (1896) from Iowa State. He was the Director of the Agriculture Dept. and of agricultural research at the Tuskegee Inst. from 1896. He promoted crop diversification among Southern farmers, especially growing peanuts, soy beans and other soil enriching crops. He developed over 300 derivative products from peanuts, and 118 from sweet potatoes. He won the Spingarm Medal in 1923. He is also a member of the Am. Hall of Fame. ALS, 4to, letterhead of "Tuskegee Normal & Industrial Inst./ founded by Booker T. Washington/ For the Training of Colored Young Men & Women/ Research & Experiment Station/ George W. Carver, Director/ Tuskegee, Alabama", dated 9-17-34. In full: "My beloved boy, Mr. Davis: This letter is one of inquiry. I have not heard from you in so long I fear something is the matter./ Please let me have just a few lines. With love and admiration. G.W. Carver." Two small circular file holes at top, else fine......[10887]...$895.00

ONE OF TWO KNOWN SIGNED PHOTOS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

CARVER, GEORGE WASHINGTON (1864-1943). Am. Negro botanist. He was born of slave parents in Missouri and stolen with his mother and carried into Arkansas. Despite great adversity and hardship he received an education. He taught at Tuskegee Institute from 1896. He is known especially for his research in the industrial uses of the peanut which he is largely responsible for introducing into the South. Signed printed photograph showing Carver shaking hands with F.D.R. Signed on the mat “Geo. W. Carver”. Carver never sent out signed photographs. However, someone wisely mounted this photograph to heavy card stock and got Carver to sign it. The only other known SP of Carver was once a part of the world’s largest collection of signed photographs. Scattered light foxing. A gem and a museum quality piece... ..[11941]....$1500.00

FAUBUS, ORVAL E. Veteran Governor of Arkansas in the 50s who strenuously opposed integration. He forced President Eisenhower to send the National Guard to achieve integration in Little Rock High School. TLS, 4to, on Gubernatorial letterhead, Little Rock, April 25, 1958, sending his good wishes and a photograph (not present). Several small tape stains, only one of which touches two words. Choice dark signature. Comes with original envelope. The pair. .........................................................................................[10845]..........$35.00

(CIVIL RIGHTS) JACKSON, REV. JESSE L. Head, Rainbow Coalition; candidate for President. 4to color SP inscribed “Keep Hope Alive/ Jesse L. Jackson/ ‘95”. This is his official presidential candidate’s photo. Nice. [12010] ..$75.00

(WATERGATE) JORDAN, BARBARA (1936-96). Highly respected & influential Black congresswoman from Texas. Served on the House Watergate committee and gave keynote address at 1976 Democratic Convention. TLS, 4to, LBJ School of Public Affairs at Univ. of Tex., Austin, Nov. 15, 1994. "...It is very gratifying to know that I have earned your respect and admiration..." Fine....[10889].....$150.00

MAGNIFICENT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DISPLAY PIECE

(CIVIL RIGHTS) PARKS, ROSA. Activist. In bus boycotts. Bold signature on 3” x 5” card (1992).. [12313]..$135.00

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